Post Sophia Steibel Professor Emerita, School of Divinity Born in January 1955 to the Rev. David and Mrs. Haydee Suman Gomes in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Sophia Steibel was raised in the Baptist faith. When her first-grade teacher asked her what she wanted to be when she grew up, the answer was a teacher and a missionary. She […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Oland Summers Professor Emeritus of Music Education Dr. Oland Summers (1934-) was born in South Bend, Ind., to Charles and Gladys Summers. He graduated in 1952 from James W. Riley High School in South Bend. He then earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music teacher education at Indiana State University, his education specialist degree in music […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Helen Tichenor Emerita of International Programs Helen Tichenor was born June 18, 1934, in Long Island, N.Y., to Swiss immigrants who had come to America separately. Her father was from Lucerne, Switzerland, and her mother from Zurich. They met in Chicago, Ill., when both joined a group for Swiss natives. Her parents became U.S. citizens and despite […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Shirley Putman Toney Dean Emerita and Professor Emerita of Nursing With a career spanning more than half a century, Dr. Shirley Putman Toney, Dean Emerita of Gardner-Webb University’s School of Nursing, has dedicated her life to advancing nursing education and healthcare. Born in Henrietta, N.C., Toney has remained deeply rooted to Rutherford County, where she and her late […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Dr. Danny West Professor Emeritus of Preaching Dr. Danny West retired from Gardner-Webb University in 2022 after serving in the School of Divinity for 20 years as a professor of preaching and pastoral studies. He was also the director of the Doctor of Ministry program and Ministry Leadership Development. In 2023, he was honored with the title of […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Ron Williams Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies and Philosophy Dr. Ron Williams (1950-) was born in Kentucky, where he graduated from Bremen High School in 1968 before earning a bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in 1972. He went on to earn his Master of Divinity degree at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1977, later earning […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post David Yelton Professor Emeritus of History On the last day of class in History 331, Gardner-Webb Professor of History Dr. David Yelton handed each student a thank-you note. Mostly history majors, they had given him a retirement party the week before. This personal gesture spoke volumes about his character and passion to mentor and teach during his […] Office of University Communications | August 24, 2022
Post Tips and Techniques for Successfully Managing Seasonal Stress Lower Your Stress Level in as Little as One Minute Written by Dr. Sharon Webb Weary from stress and multiple emotions experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking forward to the holidays. However, Christmas celebrations will probably look different this year as families strive to keep everyone healthy. Changing traditions could lead to […] Office of University Communications | December 9, 2020
Post On Dec. 21, Southwest Sky Features Celestial Event Called Christmas Star Saturn and Jupiter Will be in Their Closest Alignment in 800 Years Written by Dr. David Judge Saturn and Jupiter have been dancing closer and closer to each other for months, coming together in a conjunction on Dec. 21, the Winter Solstice. It is being called the Christmas Star, as it brightens the sky at […] Office of University Communications | December 8, 2020
Post Dr. Kemeshia R. Swanson discusses English 434, ‘Still I Rise’ A Course Featuring African American Literature Assistant Professor of English Dr. Kemeshia Randle Swanson will be teaching an African American literature course in the spring semester entitled “Still I Rise.” English 434 is open to any student registered at Gardner-Webb University. In this Q&A, Swanson talks about why the topic is important to her and […] Office of University Communications | November 20, 2020
